Donald Day is past president of the Bridgeport Firebirds, a fraternal organization that fights for the rights of minority firefighters. He has been active in
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The Legislative Session Starts–Will Bridgeport Pols Bring Home The Bacon?
The city’s eight-member legislative delegation will receive the oath office on Wednesday including Andres Ayala as the new state senator for Connecticut’s 23rd District and
Read moreMayor Unveils Fuel Cell Project
From Mayor Bill Finch: City, state and federal officials joined Mayor Bill Finch in announcing a deal to develop the largest fuel cell project in
Read moreWill Bridgeport’s Legislative Delegation Have Any Juice With Sharkey’s Machine? Slots On The Agenda?
Nothing like a state budget gap to throw cold water on the holiday season. Outgoing Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and incoming Speaker Brendan
Read moreWhen Legislators Have Juice And A United Agenda Things Get Done
For decades Bridgeport has trailed Hartford and New Haven in state money invested for a variety of project improvements. Some of it is due to
Read moreFor One Night, Political Peace In The City–Santa, BOE Candidates, House Members Endorsed
What a difference a day makes. Monday night former State Senator Ernie Newton turned the political establishment upside-down following his unlikely endorsement in an effort
Read moreIs Steel Point Alive? State House Delegation Says Yes
Does the Steel Point redevelopment area have a pulse? If it does the transformation of the East Side will look to a piece of legislation
Read moreForget The Legislative Session, It’s About Reelection
Beyond the usual give and take over issues and bill proposals advanced by lawmakers, the real drama for the new legislative session is how members of
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